Police Chief Keith Licata, in his latest Facebook post about DiStasio, thanked the community for the outpouring of support.

"I would like to thank everyone for their support during this time. I know there is a need to update you all on Sgt. DiStasio's medical status but there is only so much that can be released. All I can say at this time is that MAPD officers and his mother are by his side and that every step along the way to this point has been positive. I will provide what I can as it develops," Licata wrote.

"The family and officers thank you for all of the food contributions," Licata wrote. "However, at this time it is starting to become very plentiful and we do not want to waste any of your kindness. We ask you to please turn your support to our family fundraising efforts."

On Tuesday at 6:50 p.m., DiStasio was outside his patrol vehicle directing traffic around a motor vehicle accident when he was struck, according to authorities. He was rushed to Morristown Medical Center, where officers have kept a vigil for his recovery.

The FOP, Lodge 78, has arranged to sell T-shirts for $20 apiece, with adult and children's sizes available. To streamline the process and minimize individual orders, the FOP asks that one order per agency or department or team be emailed to teamjimmyd2611@gmail.com, from which order forms can be downloaded.

The T-shirts are emblazoned with the message "In This Family No One Fights Alone. Praying for 2611. #TeamJimmyD."

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